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Glen Rock

New Jersey · 11,601 residents · 2.703 sq mi
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Glen Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $618,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 102% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,601
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,292 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Glen Rock
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,882
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,013
+35%since 2000
from $45,091 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$618,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+44%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(10,163)
Black1.8%(206)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(314)
Asian6.5%(748)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(2,947)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(9,691)
Black1.3%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(527)
Asian9.1%(1,050)
Other2.2%(251)
Diversity Score37.5%(4,345)
Diversity Score
37
+47%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

Glen Rock, New Jersey has about 11,601 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

The typical household in Glen Rock, New Jersey earns about $140,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Rock, New Jersey expensive?

In Glen Rock, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $618,800, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Rock, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

About 1.4% of people in Glen Rock, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Rock, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Rock, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 718 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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